Let's Face It: Makeup at the Gym?
How much makeup is too much?

Let’s face it, we can all think of a time when we’ve felt less than glamorous at the gym. You’re sweaty. You’re tired. And the only clean piece of clothing you could unearth that morning was emblazoned with the slogan “Moe’s BBBQ- it’s finger-lickin’ good!” The thought of adding a make-up free face to the picture might be enough to keep you and the gym as estranged as Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards. Which leaves us begging the question: Is it ok to wear make-up to the gym?

While many women do not like to leave home without the coverage of makeup, the concerns of piling it on right before a full sweat session are at large. Will it cause me to break out? Run down my face? Will I look overly made up? With water resistant and waterproof foundation products, you can combine the best of both worlds.

We like the Era Face Spray on Foundation by Classified Cosmetics. In addition to being water and sweat-proof, it’s also an oil-free aerosol foundation. This makeup actually mists a wash of color onto the skin for an “airbrush” finish with no blending required. This makeup not only provides flawless coverage, but gives an extremely natural and glowing look. For those of us who aren’t looking for as much coverage as foundation offers, but don’t want to go out with a completely naked face, Clinique makes two great products, both of them with a built- in SPF 15. Perfect for those days when you’re taking your workout outdoors! It’s called Clinique Almost Makeup, and can be used in all outdoor activities- even swimming! With it’s ultra-sheer coverage, it won’t clog pores and comes in a variety of shades. And it’s streak-proof; (let’s leave the streaks in our hair!) If you just want to go for the bare minimum, a waterproof concealer is ideal for around the eye area. The Lancome Effacernes Waterproof Protective Undereye Concealer not only has soothing chamomile extract and honey to hydrate and condition your eye area, but is also crease resistant. It’s also extremely breathable and blends flawlessly onto the skin.

Well, my Glistening ladies keeping these products in mind you’re all set to face the gym, just remember when it comes to some things less is definitely more.

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